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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
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Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Rains Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
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Regular Members: Richard Fletcher_ Francisco Oaxaca _
Candyce Burnett_ Donald Granger_
Alternates: Ray Wimberly_ Frances Howdyshell_
- Lou Munoz
II. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS
The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives.
Each presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to
20 minutes. Following each presentation,the Committee will address major issues
and make recommendations with respect to the project proposal. The Design
Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee to the Planning Commission.
Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission as
applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony,although
the Committee may open the meeting for public input.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT18508 — CALDWELL LAND SERVICES - A request to subdivide
6.5 acres of land into 31 single-family lots within the Low Medium Residential
District(4-8 dwelling units per acre)of the Victoria Community Plan, located
on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive-APN: 1089-011-04.
Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental
impacts for consideration. Related cases: Environmental Assessment and
General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560 and Environmental Review and
Community Plan Amendment DRC014-00561.
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B. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00620 — BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES - A
request for the architectural and site plan review of 95 single-family homes
located within the Rancho Etiwanda Estates adjacent to Indian Wells Place
approximately 1,800 feet north of Day Creek Boulevard-APN: 1087-071-15.
Related case: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2. Staff has found the
project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental
Impact Report(State Clearinghouse#88082915 and#98121091 certified by
the City Council on August 1, 2001) and there are no new environmental
impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2014-00232 — WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. - A proposal to
construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet with
105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres)
within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay
District (ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the
intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street -
APN: 0229-341-11. Related file: General Plan Amendment
DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879.
Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts
for consideration.
D. SIGN PERMIT PERMANENT DRC2014-01054 - MICHAEL ESCHGER
FOR WSS EUROSTAR, INC. - A request for 3 wall signs that propose
larger sign area than allowed in Uniform Sign Program#134 for sub-major
tenants at the Terra Vista Town Center within the Community Commercial
(CC) District in the Terra Vista Planned Community, located at
10690 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 1077-422-69.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Committee. State law
prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the
Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent
meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
IIV. ADJOURNMENT
The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with
the consent of the Committee.
I, Gail Elwood, Office_Specialist ll for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,hereby certify that a
true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 4, 2014, at least
72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2 at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Tabe van der Zwaag December 16, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18508 —
CALDWELL LAND SERVICES - A request to subdivide •6.5 acres of land into
31 single-family lots within the Low Medium Residential District (4 -8 dwelling units per
acre) of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way
and Lark Drive - APN: 1089-011-04. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration. Related cases:
Environmental Assessment and General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00560 and
Environmental Review and Community Plan Amendment DRC014-00561.
Project Overview: The applicant proposes subdividing the 6.5-acre project site into
31 lots for the development of single-family residences. The site is located at the
southwest corner Kenyon Way and Lark Drive and is adjacent to a City park
(Kenyon Park). There is a community trail that runs along the south and west property
lines. The site is approximately 650 feet from east to west and approximately 400 feet
from north to south. The site drains roughly north to south and is covered with scrub
brush.
The project site is currently designated as a park site in the General Plan and a school
site in the Victoria Community Plan. The City has no plans to develop the site as a park
as there is an existing City park to the west. The school district has determined that site
was no longer needed to meet student demand and was sold off as surplus property.
The applicant is requesting to change the General Plan and Victoria Community Plan
land use designations to Low Medium (LM) residential, in conformance with the existing
land use designation for the residential development to the north, south, and east.
The project is designed to comply with all related development criteria for the Low
Medium (M) Development District of the Victoria Community Plan, except for the depth
of Lot #19. The Development Code defines lot depth as the horizontal distance between
the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. The lot is
approximately 114 feet deep along the west property line and approximately 20 feet
deep along the east property line. At the midpoint, the lot is approximately 71 feet deep,
19 feet less than the 90-foot minimum lot depth requirement. Staff is in support of
granting a Variance for lot depth because of the odd shape of Lot #19 and the fact that
the lot is over 50 percent larger than the minimum 6,000 lot size requirement (for lots
over 55 feet wide). The large lot size will enable the lot to be developed with a
single-family residence that meets all related setback and lot coverage requirements.
The Victoria Community Plan requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet and minimum lot
size of 5,000 square feet. The Community Plan also requires that lots 55 feet wide or
greater have a lot size of 6,000 square feet to provide variety. The smallest lot size in the
development is 5,025 square feet and the largest lot size is 11,210 square feet, with an
average lot size of 6,807 square feet.
The project includes three lettered lots that will be maintained by the Landscape
Maintenance District in the area. Lot "A" was created on the south side of Lark Drive in
order to get the intersection of the new project street and the existing street across
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Kenyon Way (Lark Drive) to line up. Lots "B" and "C" were necessary in order to provide
line-site visibility for the interior streets of the project where they intersect Kenyon Way,
which is curvilinear along the project boundary. The Engineering Services Department
has agreed to accept dedication and maintenance of the lettered lots.
Staff Comments: The proposed project is well designed and meets all the related
development criteria, except that Lot #19 does not meet the minimum lot depth •
requirement. Staff is in support of a Variance for Lot #19 as it is justified due to the odd
shape and large size of the lot. The project provides a variety of lot sizes and
dimensions which will create a varied street scene. The project layout provides two
points of vehicular access which line up with two existing public streets. Staff is in
support of the General Plan Amendment and Victoria Community Plan Amendment, as
the project site is no longer needed as either a park or school site. The view to the south
property line will be open to the existing landscape area and community trail, providing a
pleasing view for the south facing lots along the new portion of Lark Drive.
Major Issues: Whether the Committee agrees with staff and is in support of a Variance
to reduce the lot depth requirement from 90 feet to 71 feet for Lot #19.
Secondary Issues: None.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee review the project
layout and the related General Plan Amendment, Victoria Community Plan Amendment,
and Variance. If they are accepting of all of the proposed entitlements, forward the
project to the Planning Commission for review.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Tabe van der Zwaag
Members Present:
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7:00 p.m. Dominick Perez December 16, 2014
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00620 — BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES - A request for the
architectural and site plan review of 95 single-family homes located within the Rancho Etiwanda
Estates adjacent to Indian Wells Place approximately 1,800 feet north of Day Creek Boulevard -
APN: 1087-071-15. Related case: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2. Staff has found the
project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse #88082915 and #98121091 certified by the City Council on August 1, 2001) and
there are no new environmental impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact
Report.
Background: On July 24, 2002, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16226, which permitted the subdivision of 265 residential lots on 92.78 acres of land
located north of the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Indian Wells Place. This tract is
part of a 632-unit Master Planned Community known as Rancho Etiwanda Estates. The site has
since been divided into multiple phases, all of which have been approved for development except
for the subject 95-lots that are located within the remaining 37.43 acres at the northwest corner
of Rancho Etiwanda Estates. This property was previously rough-graded. Additionally, perimeter
block walls as well as homeowner association maintained walls, fences, and landscaping have
been installed along Indian Wells Place.
Design Parameters: The subject property is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood
of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP), which requires development to comply with specific
site and architectural design guidelines. Particular "primary" architectural styles, such as
Bungalow, Ranch, Monterey, and San Juan are required to be used on at least two-thirds of the
proposed units. The applicant has chosen to use only primary architectural styles and will,
therefore, be in compliance with this requirement. The San Juan elevation incorporates wrought
iron details, shed roof awning with decorative wood braces, and exposed rafter tales. The Country
style incorporates decorative gables, louvered shutters, and stucco window trim. The Bungalow
style incorporates stone wainscot and porch column bases with dual post columns, decorative
beams and brackets at gables, and wood shingle siding. The Monterey style incorporates
decorative shutters, wood balcony, beams, and railing as well as exposed rafter tails. All homes
will also incorporate decorative garage doors.
The ENSP also requires residential projects of this size to incorporate a minimum of eight (8)
housing footprints with a minimum of four(4)elevations per footprint. The ENSP allows for reverse
footprints to count as an additional footprint. The ENSP also allows for plans with courtyard walls
and patios along the front elevation to count as an additional elevation. As seen in the chart
below, the proposed development will be in compliance with these minimum requirements.
Floor Plan/Elevation Configuration
San Ranch Bungalow Monterey Courtyard Porch Total
Juan Wall Alternate Elevations
Plan 1* x x x x 4
Plan 2* x x x x 4
Plan 3* x x x x 4
Plan 4* x x x x 4
* Reverse footprint will also be provided.
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The floor plans range in size from a 2,689 square foot plan to a 4,055 square foot plan. One (1)
of the four (4) floor plans will be single-story, while the other three (3) are two-story. The plans
submitted indicate that twenty-five (25) percent of the lots will contain single-story homes, which
is a requirement specified in the ENSP.
Additionally, a Development Agreement was approved in 2001 that required compliance with the
Low Residential District standards for all lots within this tract (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226).
Development standards for the Low Residential District include, but are not limited to, maximum
lot coverage of forty (40) percent, maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, minimum front yard
setback of eighteen (18) feet with an average front yard setback of twenty (20) feet (measured
from the right-of-way), a fifteen (15)-foot minimum building separation on side yards with a five
(5)- and ten (10)-foot side yard setback measured from the property lines. In reviewing the site
plan, staff found that Lots 12, 24, and 35 do not comply with the five (5)- and ten (10)-foot side
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yard setback requirement, Lot 55 does not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot usable rear yard
setback, and Lots 87 and 88 do not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot minimum building separation
requirement. Aside from these items, all other lots comply with the required' development
standards for this area.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
1. The applicant has worked diligently with staff; there are no major issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. As noted above, the following are a list of lots that are not in compliance with one or more
development standards:
a. Lots 12, 24, and 35 do not comply with the five (5)-and ten (10)-foot side yard setback
requirement specified in the development agreement.
b. Lot 55 does not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot usable rear yard setback requirement
specified in the development agreement.
c. Lots 87 and 88 do not comply with the fifteen (15)-foot minimum building separation
requirement specified in the development agreement.
2. Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure that the architectural styles listed above are
accurately represented. There are, however, a few minor elements that staff recommends
should be incorporated into the design of specific plans/elevations:
a. The wrought iron patio gate used on the front porch of the Residence Two San Juan
elevation should incorporate decorative elements (i.e., knuckles, collars, etc).
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b. Decorative corbels should be used appropriately along visible sides (front and street
side yard) of the San Juan elevations of Residence Two, Three, and Four.
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c. Additional window treatment, such as a pot shelf with exposed beams, should be
added along the first floor window at the front of the Residence Three, Bungalow
elevation.
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review Committee recommend
approval of the project subject to the applicant revising the plans to resolve the above-mentioned
Secondary issues and code compliance issues.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Dominick Perez
Members Present:
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7:00 p.m. Mike Smith December 16, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 —
WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. -A proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of
60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in
the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) located on the west
side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of
4th Street - APN: 0229-341-11. Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and
Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879.
Background: The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on
November 18, 2014 (Attachment A). The Committee generally accepted the proposal as submitted
but had two (2) items that needed to be addressed before they would make a recommendation to
the Planning Commission.
The first item that the Committee wanted addressed was the proposed color (white) of the
stucco-finished wall plane around and above the main entrance of the hotel (on the east elevation).
They requested that the applicant change the color of this wall plane to a shade of gray. The
second item was the porcelain tile proposed at the wall plane immediately adjacent, and to the
north, of the wall plane at the main entrance. The size, texture, and general appearance of the tile
was not clear based on the plans that were submitted. The Committee requested a physical sample
of this tile.
The applicant was directed to provide a set of color elevations/renderings showing the revised
stucco color and to provide a sample of the tile for review by the Committee at the next available
Design Review Committee meeting.
The applicant revised the color as requested (see attached 11-inch by 17-inch color
elevations/renderings—Attachment B). Staff notes to the Committee that the applicant also revised
the color of the corresponding wall plane on the west elevation of the building. The sample of the
tile will be provided by the applicant at the meeting.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project. .
None.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
None.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
The policy issues discussed in the previous Design Review Committee report and at the Committee
meeting held on November 18, 2015, shall apply.
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DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC.
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Staff Recommendation: Following the Committee's review of the requested color revision and
sample tile, staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the project to the
Planning Commission and forward it to the Planning Commission for review and action. Staff notes
to the Committee that the project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission with the General
Plan and Development Code Amendments.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Mike Smith
Members Present:
Attachment A: Design Review Committee Action Comments dated November 18, 2014
Attachment B: Revised Color Elevations/Renderings
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7:00 p.m. Mike Smith November 18, 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 —
WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. -A proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of
60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres)
within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District(ICOD) located on the
west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of
4th Street; APN: 0229-341-11. Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and
Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879.
Design Parameters: The project site is a parcel with an approximate area 91,000 square feet
(2.08 acres). The parcel is approximately 289 feet (east-west) by approximately 308 feet (north to
south). The parcel is vacant and is dominated by short grasses/shrubs. The project site is bound
on the north by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station. To south and west are hotels (Towne
Place Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express). To the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh
Avenue, is an industrial office building and another hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton). The zoning
of the property and all properties surrounding it is Industrial Park (IP) District. The property and the
properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District
(ICOD). The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of
approximately 1,050 feet and 1,046 feet, respectively.
The applicant proposes to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and
105 rooms. The hotel will operate as a Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot. The building will have a
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 67 percent. As the FAR of the proposed hotel exceeds the maximum
FAR of 60 percent that is permitted in the Industrial Park(IP) District per Figure LU-2 of the General
Plan and Table 17.36.040-1 of the Development Code, the applicant has submitted applications to
amend both the General Plan and Development Code (Related files: DRC2014-00877 and
DRC2014-00879, respectively) in order to establish a maximum FAR that will be higher than 50
percent and is specific to hotels and motels. The actual FAR that will apply to hotels and motels has
not been established as the analysis is ongoing.
The entrance and main lobby area will be located at the east side of the building. There will be two
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points of access — one via an existing driveway that is shared with the property to the north and
another driveway that will be constructed at the southeast corner of the property. The parking field
will be located on the east and west sides of the project site. The required parking for hotel uses is
107 parking stalls; 108 parking stalls will be provided. The distribution of landscaping will be
generally 'equal' throughout the project site. Generous ground cover and trees will be provided
along the street frontage at Pittsburgh Avenue, in the area in front of the main entrance, and along
all sides of the building. Additional landscaping will be provided along the north, east, and west
property lines. Landscape coverage is 16.6 percent;the minimum requirement is 15 percent for this
development district. Consistent with other hotels, there will be a recreational area including a pool
at the west side of the building. Although there is a wall along the north property line, no new walls
are proposed along the south or west property lines.
The basic footprint of the hotel will be approximately 15,000 square feet in area. The hotels to the
south and west have footprints of approximately 18,000 square feet in area while the hotel to the
east has a footprint of approximately 25,000 square feet in area. As noted previously,the proposed
hotel will have four(4)floors. The hotel to the west has three(3)floors while the hotels to the south
and east have four (4) floors. Thus, the size and massing of the proposed hotel will be similar to
that of the existing hotels.
The architecture will be relatively unique for this location and the City overall. Unlike the surrounding
hotels that were approved and constructed within the last 10 years that have elements incorporated
into their design that were derived from classic architectural themes, the architecture of the
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA
DRC2014-00232 —WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC.
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proposed hotel will be more contemporary. As part of an ongoing process of providing high quality
design that is interesting, and in order to be current with evolving market requirements and aesthetic
tastes,within the last few years the City has approved different commercial and institutional projects
that incorporate architectural themes that depart from the dominant themes (inspired by Spanish,
Italian, and Craftsman architecture) of existing development in the City. Similarly, it has become
common practice to allow tenants/occupants of a building to have signature architecture that reflects
their'brand'. The architecture of the proposed hotel is consistent with these goals.
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The footprint of the hotel has significant horizontal movement and, as a result, the planes of the
exterior walls are significantly articulated. This gives the impression that the hotel is constructed of
multiple"blocks" in contrast to a single block and reduces the horizontal and vertical visual mass of
the building. Reinforcing this impression will be various finishes including stucco, stackstone
veneer, cement board siding. Furthermore, the colors - beige, white, and dark gray-will be varied
for each block. Glazing will be the principal element at the main entrance. Although the roofline is
flat, vertical articulation will be incorporated by undulating the parapet. At the main entrance there
will be a curved, metal canopy that, in addition to establishing the location of the entrance, will
provide weather protection and shade. The canopy will be supported by a single, over-sized pillar
finished with a stackstone veneer. At the top of the parapet at the same general location as the
main entrance there will be another metal (decorative) canopy. Each block will have prominent
score lines accented with a contrasting color. Distinguishing details include the alternating color
scheme at the blocks located at the northeast and southwest corners of the building and the dark
gray stucco finish at the horizontal midpoint of the hotel's east and west elevations and along the
first floor.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion.
Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project.
1. Staff supports the contemporary design. There are no Major Issues.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues.
1. There are no Secondary Issues.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion.
1. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required and/or
proposed shall be installed at locations that are not within direct view or line-of-sight of the main
entrance. The specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and approval
of the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services/Fire Department. All Double
Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) screened behind a 4-foot
high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of decorative masonry block such as
slumpstone or stackstone to match the building.
2. All ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices,
shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-
center. All ground-mounted equipment shall be painted dark green except as directed
otherwise by the Fire Department.
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3. Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of the building. All
downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the building walls.
4. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color.
5. All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public view shall be constructed of decorative
masonry blocks, i.e. slump stone, split-face, or have a decorative finish such as stucco.
• 6. Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the site, behind the public right-
of-way. These decoratively paved areas shall extend from the front property line to the setback
line and have a width equal to that of the driveway.
7. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the
adjacent wall or glass panel.
8. Consistent with the other hotels in the vicinity, the trash enclosure shall be constructed
according to the design standard that applies to commercial projects which requires, at a
minimum, a roll-up door and an overhead structure, and a decorative finish such as stucco or
decorative veneer such as stackstone to match the building.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the project
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to the Planning Commission and forward it to the Planning Commission for review and action. Staff
notes to the Committee that the project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission with the •
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General Plan and Development Code Amendments.
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• Design Review Committee Action:
The Committee reviewed the proposed project and generally accepted the proposal as submitted.
However, they had two (2) items that needed to be addressed before they would make a
recommendation to the Planning Commission.
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The first item that the Committee wanted addressed was the proposed color (white) of the
stucco-finished wall plane around and above the main entrance of the hotel (on the east elevation).
They requested that the applicant change the color of this wall plane to a shade of gray. The
second item was the porcelain tile proposed at the wall plane immediately adjacent, and to the
north, of the wall plane at the main entrance. The size, texture, and general appearance of the tile
was not clear based on the plans that were submitted. The Committee requested a physical sample
of this tile.
The applicant was directed to provide a set of color elevations/renderings showing the revised
stucco color and to provide a sample of the tile for review by the Committee at the next available
Design Review Committee meeting.
Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger
Staff Planner: Mike Smith .
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:00 p.m. Mayuko Nakajima December 16, 2014
SIGN PERMIT PERMANENT DRC2014-01054 - MICHAEL ESCHGER FOR WSS EUROSTAR,
INC. - A request for 3 wall signs that propose a larger sign area than allowed in Uniform Sign
Program #134 for sub-major tenants at the Terra Vista Town Center within the Community
Commercial (CC) District in the Terra Vista Planned Community located at 10690 Foothill Boulevard
APN: 1077-422-69.
Background: WSS Eurostar Inc., a shoe retailer, is anticipating to occupy the sub-major tenant
building located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Avenue. The building is
currently vacant and was previously occupied by Party City.
Project Proposal: WSS Eurostar Inc. is requesting approval of a Sign Permit to construct three
illuminated wall signs that exceed the sign area and height limitation for sub-Major tenants as
permitted under Uniform Sign Program (USP) 134. The USP classifies sub-Major tenants as
businesses occupying between 7,000 and 34,999 square feet. Under the USP, the signs are
permitted by the sign program to exceed the sign area, height, or length with Design Review
Committee approval.
Allowed per USP 134 Proposed Difference
3 signs per business 3 wall signs (same size) Conforms
Two-line signs shall not exceed Height 20 inches
36 inches in total height including • WSS — 32 inches
the space between the line and no • Shoes. Style. Selection. — 14
individual line shall be more than 24 inches
inches in height. The space • Logo— 7 feet
between lines shall not exceed 1/3
of the letter height of smallest letter.
Length of sign shall not exceed Length Conforms. Under 70
70 percent of shop frontage, or • WSS = 11 feet 1 inch percent of shop frontage
25 feet, whichever is less. • Shoes. Style. Selection. — 15 or 25 feet or less
feet 8 inches
• Logo — 11 feet 1 inch
Per sign square footage shall not 95.86 sf per sign 20.86 square feet
exceed 75.
*There is no reference to the logo size and height in the USP.
Staff Comments:
Staff believes that the sign is excessive for the scale of the building, and the overall height of the
signs should be reduced. The logo is 7 feet tall on a building face that is 28 feet tall, which equates
to 25 percent of the building height. Staff has requested the applicant scale the sign sizes down, but
the applicant has chosen to move forward to the Design Review Committee as proposed.
Furthermore, the Development Code only allows for 2 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of
building frontage, at a maximum of 150 square feet per establishment. USP 134 is generous in the
sign area that is allowed (225 square feet) compared to what is allowed per the Development Code.
DRC AGENDA
DRC2014-01054— MICHAEL ESCHGER FOR WSS EUROSTAR, INC.
December 16, 2014
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The previous tenant, Party City, had three signs which were 23 feet in length with a 30 inch letter
height for a total sign area of 57.5 square feet for each sign. Although it did not meet the 24 inch
letter height maximum for one line, it still met the length and sign area maximum. •
A nearby tenant, Chili's Restaurant, is also categorized as a sub-major tenant. Their largest non-
illuminated sign is 5 feet, 1-inch-tall and 13 feet, 1-inch in length, calculating out at 67 square feet.
Chili's illuminated signage that is visible to Foothill Boulevard is 5 feet, 3-inches tall, 6 feet, 7.5
inches in length, with a total square footage of 35.
Major Issues: None.
Secondary Issues: None.
Staff Recommendation: Staffs conclusion is that a larger letter height than permitted by the USP
is reasonable, but the sign area should be consistent with the 75 square foot maximum per sign.
Therefore, staff recommends that the Committee direct the applicant to work with staff to reduce the
sign area to 75 square feet per sign.
Design Review Committee Action:
Staff Planner: Mayuko Nakajima
Members Present:
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